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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Izz Scott LaMagdeleine joined Snopes' newsroom as a fact-checker in February 2023. They previously worked in audience engagement at publications like CalMatters, The Texas Tribune, and PolitiFact. Their explainer on gender-affirming care was a finalist for an award by the Institute of Nonprofit News, as part of the Tribune’s package “Gender Affirming Care in Texas.” The explainer was also cited as a source on Wikipedia. Izz is a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association, Online News Association, and Ida B. Wells Society. In addition to their work at Snopes, they love Studio Ghibli movies, singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen bops, and soup.
A white girl with red hair in pigtails smiles on a red sign. Behind it is another sign that says Wendy's.

No, These Popular Chain Restaurants Weren't Closing in 2023

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 28, 2023 Don't believe everything Facebook ads tell you.
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An adult holds their arm in front of a child on a chairlift. The caption reads, "Safety Standards in the 1960s."

Is This an Actual Photo of a 1960s Chairlift With No Safety Bar?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 27, 2023 Some chairlifts today don’t have safety bars either, according to a 2023 Outside Magazine article.
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Did Greta Thunberg Call for Women To Stop Using Vibrators To Help Save the Planet?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 24, 2023 A viral video claimed Thunberg said, "Finger yourself or ask your friends to do it."
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A Latina woman wearing a black outfit is on the left. On the right, a white woman wearing a black outfit has been photoshopped into the image.

Did Billie Eilish Replace Jenna Ortega in 'Wednesday'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 22, 2023 An article making the claim was published the day before news broke that Ortega was not expected ...
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Food on a table shows turkey, cranberry, stuffing, and a pecan pie. Pumpkins and fall leaves surround them.

7 Trivia Facts to Lighten Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine David Emery Jessica Lee
Nov 22, 2023 Between meal planning and awkward conversations, the annual feast can be stressful. Let Snopes a ...
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No, the 'Olympic Committee' Didn't Ban Former NCAA Swimmer Lia Thomas for Life

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 20, 2023 Several people indicated on a Facebook post that they hoped it was true.
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Did Roseanne Barr Receive a $1B Offer from CBS to Create a New Sitcom?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 15, 2023 "Go for it Roseanne," one person commented.
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Joe Alwyn Furiously Reacts to Taylor Swift Dating Travis Kelce, as Videos Claim?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 14, 2023 The video surfaced amid growing speculation about a romantic relationship between Swift and Kelce.
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A X (formerly known as Twitter) post says, "BREAKING FOX NEWS: Storym Daniels admits to having a business relationship with Speaker Mike Johnson. This is a developing story." Attached are photos of a white blonde woman and a white man wearing glasses and a suit.

Did Stormy Daniels Admit to Having a 'Business Relationship' with House Speaker Mike Johnson?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 14, 2023 An X post that made the claim had over 1 million views at the time of this writing.
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Two men wearing red helmets, jerseys, and socks, with white pants run forward. The one on the left is wearing a jersey that says 15, while the person on the right is wearing a jersey that says 87. Several people stand behind them.

Did Kansas City Chiefs Refuse To Kneel During Anthem, Following Travis Kelce’s Lead?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 13, 2023 "Bless your hearts," one Facebook user commented.
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Three white men stand in a room with pink lighting. They hold microphones. At the top of the screen, it says, "the BEE GEES grandkids."

Does This Video Show the Bee Gees' Grandchildren Singing 'How Deep Is Your Love'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 13, 2023 Ky Baldwin has posted videos of his covers of various songs for years, often using a cloning vis ...
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A black-and-white photo shows a massive camera, with many people surrounding it. At the bottom of the photo, it says, "World's First Camera."

Does This Image Show the World's First Camera?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 12, 2023 We found the claim on several different social media platforms, including Facebook, X (previousl ...
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People stand in an street. On the ground is a fire.

Does This Video Show a Film Crew Staging Footage in Gaza?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 10, 2023 “Oh God, have mercy on us,” the caption said for one Instagram post that spread the claim.
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Viral Videos Spread Unfounded Claims About Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Relationship

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 8, 2023 Videos that spread the claims had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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A large crowd of people walk towards the camera. A castle is lit up in blue behind them. On either side of the crowd are houses with lights strung up on them.

Is Disney World Shutting Down, as TikTok Video Claims?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 6, 2023 "Oh my goodness y’all, this is the end," the TikTok video said.
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Are the Lyrics to 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' an Example of the Mandela Effect?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 5, 2023 A post about lyrics in the Christmas classic went viral on TikTok in late October 2023.
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A white woman appears worried. Next to her on the bottom of the screen, the image says, "It is not acceptable." An image next to her and above the words shows two images, one of a white man and the other of the same white woman. A yellow arrow points from the man to the woman, who appears distraught.

Celebrity Gossip Videos Spread False Claims After Matthew Perry's Death

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 1, 2023 Videos that spread the false information had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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Was Colin Kaepernick Fired from His 1st Coaching Job?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 30, 2023 “The kids couldn’t stand him,” a website reported after claiming that Kaepernick had embarked on ...
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This Video of 'Friends' Cast Reacting to Matthew Perry's Death Is Bogus

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 30, 2023 The video was posted hours after Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2023.
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Did Justin Timberlake Respond to 'Blaccent and Culture Vulture Allegations' from Britney Spears?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 30, 2023 The claim spread after Spears’ memoir, “The Woman In Me,” was released on Oct. 24, 2023.
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